Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH at true scale

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

37mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

11.6mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

510m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$2,750

$415

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko 8T63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
510m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$415
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its 37mm case size, which owners report wears well even on smaller wrists. Reviewers note its quality bracelet and clasp, contributing to its suitability as a daily wearer with a blend of vintage and modern design. One reviewer highlights a unique grooved bi-directional bezel as an atypical but potentially divisive feature. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH positively due to its wearability and well-executed design elements at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beautiful and fun dial, with one noting the green dial and gold hands, and another finding the dark greenish dial less impressive than black. The watch is considered a great first watch, comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight nature, and enjoyable for its chronograph function. One owner reported the orange stripe on a stopwatch button expanded and fell off in heat, while another found the 40mm case wore smaller than expected. The Seiko Essentials Chronograph is considered beautiful for its price, especially on the grey market. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its attractive dial and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its impressive execution and value at its price point. Its 50-meter water resistance is cited as a potential limitation.